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Douglas Bank Nursing Home

Lees Lane, Roby Mill, Skelmersdale, Lancashire WN8 0SZ
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Douglas Bank Nursing Home, Skelmersdale
Douglas Bank Nursing Home, Skelmersdale

Douglas Bank Nursing Home is set in beautiful countryside with stunning views over Appley Bridge, a quaint canal-side Lancashire village. It is easily accessible with good road and railway links.

The building was previously a 17th Century farmhouse and has been converted in a luxury care home, which specialises in providing nursing care for older people and people living with dementia as well as adults with enduring mental health difficulties.

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Care Provided by Douglas Bank Nursing Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Eating Disorders

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 40 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,270From £1,270
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,270From £1,270
Nursing CareFrom £1,270From £1,270
Nursing Dementia CareFrom £1,270From £1,270

Please note: Fees exclude Funded Nursing Care. Please enquire with the home for full pricing list.

Contact Douglas Bank Nursing Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self-Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Support you may be entitled to

  • If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • John Holland(Registered Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 55+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2018

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (32)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (16)

Parking

  • Parking is available on site

Douglas Bank Nursing Home Reviews (47)

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9.7

Douglas Bank Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.672) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Douglas Bank Nursing Home has 47 reviews.

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Review from S W (Friend of Resident) published on 23 February 2019 Submitted via Website
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I regularly visit my friend who has lived at Douglas Bank for a couple of years now. I have seen the home go through some changes and in recent times, it is definitely moving in the right direction. The manager has recruited some lovely staff who work really hard, and the nurses can't do enough to help the residents. The new activity lady is bubbly and outgoing and is perfect for the job. The place is homely and clean with some lovely meals offered to the residents. I think it's a shame that the CQC didn't see the positives in the home when they visited. The inspection should be based over the course of a few days, or a few different visits to get a true picture of how nice things are.

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Review from Rose B (Sister of Resident) published on 23 August 2018 Submitted via Website
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Very kind and friendly staff. Such an effort is made for residents, it is heartwarming to see. My sister enjoys the regular entertainment for residents and having her hair done in the onsite hairdressers.

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Review from Jacky C (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mum was a resident for three years with vascular dementia and terminal cancer.
My mum has always been treated with respect and love by the staff, encouraging her to undertake activities, encouraging her to take pride in her appearance - always giving praise.

In the last few months of her care, she received intensive care and support, as did I, from all the staff and my dog was allowed to come in with me so that I could stay 24 hours with my mum.

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Review from B M (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother has been in Douglas Bank for a couple of years. The home has gone through a few changes but recently you can see the new management team and the care staff are pulling together to make things better.

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Review from Philip H (Resident / Service User) published on 7 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have been a resident in more than once care home so I can give an overall view. At present, I am a resident in Douglas Bank. An unusual case, I am in care due to a big mistake. A next-door neighbour put me into care after a fire in my house. They then decided to steal my land but a friend put a stop to that and pays my fees. Douglas Bank is the best one that I have resided in and after seeing social worker I will be on my way back to reality.

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Review from Alison J (Niece of Resident) published on 19 April 2018 Submitted via Website
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My aunty stayed at Douglas Bank for a period of respite following a stay in hospital. The home manager assessed her at the hospital and she was admitted very quickly. The staff made her feel very welcome and really looked after. Thank you to everyone at the home.

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Review from Howard H (Son of Resident) published on 18 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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I found the home very caring, the people are very considerate and loving. From the first visit until my mother's death the staff were terrific. No chandeliers, no fancy decor just a good homely feeling a warm feeling and as comfortable as possible.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 04 March 2024
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Good
  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledRequires improvement
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Meet the Team (1)

John Holland
John HollandJob Title:Registered Manager

John Holland is a Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience. He started his nursing career at the Royal Liverpool Teaching Hospital. During his training as a nurse, he also worked at the Broadgreen Hospital and Stoddart House in Aintree Hospital. When John completed his nursing training specialising in mental health, he then worked at Ashworth Special Hospital and Altcourse Prison.

John has a wealth of knowledge, skills and experience and has been managing a care home for over 10 years. He enjoys caring for and supporting residents living with dementia and complex care needs through person-centred care.

John wants to use his nursing and managerial skills to help Douglas Bank develop and improve while keeping Residents and staff at the heart of everything they do.

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